Diamond Rio released their debut, Diamond Rio, in 1991. It spawned five Top 10 Country hits, including the #1 hit "Meet in the Middle", and went platinum. Their second album, Close to the Edge, released the following year, had three Top 10 singles and went gold. In 1994, their third album was released. Love a Little Stronger wasn't very successful commercially, but did produce another Top 5 single in the title track.
The mid-90's marked both a low point in album-naming creativity and a high point in chart success. Their fourth album, innovatively titled IV and released in 1996, spun off three Top 5 singles. (One of these, "It's All In Your Head", featured a video with Martin Sheen as a fiery preacher engaged in snake handling, mirroring the lyrics of the song.) In 1997, Diamond Rio released its first greatest hits album, entitled Greatest Hits. The album had two brand-new songs: "How Your Love Makes Me Feel" hit #1, and "Imagine That" became yet another top 5 hit. In 1998, Unbelievable was released, giving the band two more top 5 singles. The title track also reached the top 40 on the Pop charts. In 2001, the band released One More Day, whose title track became another chart-topper. The following year, the band released Completely, whose lead track, "Beautiful Mess", became their 4th #1 hit. The album also spawned another #1 single in "I Believe". December 30th, 2005 found Diamond Rio playing their new single In God we Still Trust during halftime of the Vitalis Sun Bowl between UCLA and Northwestern University in El Paso, Texas. Their second Greatest Hits album is scheduled to be released May 9th, 2006.
Close To The Edge
Diamond Rio Lyrics
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With a passion for the road
Respect for all the ladies
But easy come and easy go
Love was only in the movies
Not the answer to my dreams
But you're pushin' different buttons
And pullin' different strings
[Chorus]
You've got my heart a-coverin'
Some unfamiliar ground
I've never felt like this before
Until you came around
If I ain't already fallin'
I guess it could be said
I'm walkin' mighty close to the edge
It's not too late to turn around
But I'm feeling quite concerned
One more kiss might take me
Past the point of no return
Oh, you've got me sendin' flowers
And all sorts of crazy things
I even caught myself a-gazin' at
A fourteen-carat ring
[Chorus]
The lyrics of Diamond Rio's "Close To The Edge" are about a man who has always been a traveler and a womanizer. He never believed that love could be the answer to his dreams, but then he meets someone who is pushing his buttons and pulling his strings in a different way. He realizes that he is falling for her, and he is afraid that it might take him past the point of no return. The chorus talks about how this woman has got his heart covering unfamiliar ground, and he has never felt like this before. He is walking close to the edge, and if he is not already falling, it could be said that he is walking mighty close to the edge.
The lyrics are relatable for many people who have been in similar situations where they have met someone who has made them reconsider their beliefs and pushed them out of their comfort zone. The song has a catchy melody and a foot-tapping beat that makes it enjoyable to listen to. The lyrics are easy to understand, and the singer does an excellent job of conveying the emotions of the character in the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I've always been a rounder
I have a history of moving around and going from place to place.
With a passion for the road
I love to travel and move around to different destinations.
Respect for all the ladies
I treat all women with respect and dignity.
But easy come and easy go
I tend to move on from relationships quickly and easily.
Love was only in the movies
I believed that romance and true love only existed in fictional films.
Not the answer to my dreams
I did not believe that love could provide me with the fulfillment of my dreams.
But you're pushin' different buttons
You are making me feel and think differently about love and relationships.
And pullin' different strings
You are influencing me in ways that are unfamiliar and unexpected.
You've got my heart a-coverin'
You have captured my heart and attention.
Some unfamiliar ground
I am experiencing a new and unfamiliar emotional state.
I've never felt like this before
I have never experienced these intense emotions and feelings before.
Until you came around
My feelings and emotions have been awakened and intensified since I met you.
If I ain't already fallin'
If I am not already deeply in love with you.
I guess it could be said
It is possible to say that I am getting close to falling in love.
I'm walkin' mighty close to the edge
I am getting close to the point of no return in terms of falling in love with you.
It's not too late to turn around
I still have the ability to back away and not fall in love with you.
But I'm feeling quite concerned
However, I am feeling worried and unsure about what to do.
One more kiss might take me
One more intimate moment with you could push me over the edge.
Past the point of no return
Beyond the point of being able to turn back or change my mind.
Oh, you've got me sendin' flowers
I am doing things I would not normally do for someone I care about.
And all sorts of crazy things
I am feeling and acting in ways that surprise even myself.
I even caught myself a-gazin' at
I am becoming obsessed with and considering purchasing expensive gifts for you.
A fourteen-carat ring
A very expensive and extravagant gift that I am considering purchasing for you.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CARL E. JACKSON, EUGENE CHARLES JOHNSON
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